Neither going about naked, nor with matted locks,
nor filthy, nor fasting, nor lying on the ground,
nor smearing oneself with ashes and dust,
nor sitting on the heels in penance,
can purify one who has not overcome doubt.
Even though one be well attired, yet if one is poised,
calm, controlled and established in the holy life,
having set aside violence towards all beings,
one truly is holy, a renunciate, a monastic.
―Buddha Shakyamuni
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Walking meditation is a bridge between formal sitting meditation and informal meditation in everyday activities. It is also useful if you want to meditate for long periods continuously. Alternating sitting and walking provides a way to relieve the stress on your body without ever leaving meditation entirely. Walking also serves as an antidote to both the tiredness and restlessness that can obstruct meditation.
Walking meditation is easiest in a quiet place without distractions or obstacles. An empty room large enough to walk in circles is suitable. Even better is an unobstructed natural setting, such as a park. Walking meditation is valuable but more difficult in an urban setting.
Walk with your eyes looking downwards at about 45 degrees, but keep the head upright. Allow your gaze to move smoothly over the ground, rather than jumping from one point to the next. This is much easier if you allow your eyes…
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To see if you’re aware of impermanence or not, check whether your plans are long or short term. To see if you perceive samsara as flawed or not, check how strong are your attachments. To see …
Source: Examine your own mind
My life has been filled with uplifting and terrifying wonders, I try to keep balance
It is this balance that creates the beauty as one cannot exist without the other.
-Nina
At 4 min 30 sec, Lama Shenpen Hookham clarifies the teaching of anatta (nonself) in Buddhism: Lama Shenpen Hookham – Nonself (Anatta) vs True Self And when we talk about nonself – what is not self – I think it’s a big problem in the way Buddhists talk about “no self” to be honest. I […]
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TRAIN YOUR MIND Fix that image in your mind and focus on it the more you visualize the stronger your mind opens up to what you cannot see Escape from your body leave yourself fleshly dense tap into your mental magick begin to see with your soul Start with your own self-acceptance a place where […]
And what is Right Effort? There is the case where one generates desire, endeavors, activates persistence, upholds and exerts one’s intent for the sake of the non-arising of unwholesome, unskillful …
Source: Right Effort
Life is like a sort of journey
But I have no fixed plans on arrival
No control I depart into unknown
Encircled aura of protection surroundings me
Unafraid, unscathed casting rays of light
Travelling in music and in the subconscious flight
In reality; departing norm and taking many forms
Crossing bridges and borders, water space and time
Luminous calm and ease, feeling the breeze
Feeling the earths magnetic pull and vibrations
Every step takes me “that” much closer
Every moment in each moment leading me to a single moment
Hold it…
A point in time similar to a Destiny
But It’s my own recipe
Law of attractions; I’m creating reactions
Now what’s next for me?
“The problem with introspection is that it has no end.”
Phillip K. Dick
Always return to the center.
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